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Otto Energy’s attempt to sell its Gulf of America assets as a package has produced no actionable transaction, with GC 21’s decommissioning liabilities emerging as the central obstacle. The company will now pursue a separate sale of SM 71 while weighing other ways to manage GC 21.

OM Holdings returned to profit in the first half of 2026 despite a 14% revenue decline, with EBITDA rising sharply and debt reduced through repayments and an asset sale. The result was supported by a US$145.1 million investing cash inflow from the disposal of its Tshipi mine interest, while operating cash flow remained negative.

Focus Minerals has declared its first dividend, a fully franked A$0.08 per share payment worth approximately A$22.9 million. The distribution follows the A$250 million sale of the Laverton Gold Project and improved production from the Bonneville Underground Mine.

West African Resources delivered A$437 million in first-half net profit after tax as Sanbrado and Kiaka combined for their first full six months of production. The gold miner will return A$228.8 million to shareholders while accelerating debt repayments.

Echelon Resources delivered a sharp FY26 earnings increase after selling its Cue Energy stake, repaying debt and simplifying its portfolio. The headline profit includes a substantial disposal gain, leaving Palm Valley drilling and Amadeus Basin production to demonstrate the next phase of value creation.

Metcash delivered $558 million of operating cash flow and 2.8% ex-tobacco sales growth in the first 18 weeks of FY27, but warned that cost inflation, adverse sales mix and tobacco changes will weigh on first-half earnings. The group also expects to spend a further $18 million to $20 million on its Horizon technology program.

Cobre has secured two ore supply agreements that could add about 300 tonnes of copper cathode a month from Q4 2026, without changing its existing production guidance. The deal is designed to lift utilisation of the under-used Sierra Atacama plant while the company transitions from underground to open-pit mining in 2027.

Polymetals Resources moved its Endeavor silver-zinc-lead mine from restart to commercial production in FY2026, generating A$100.0 million in revenue. The milestone came alongside a A$47.0 million loss, negative operating cash flow and an auditor warning over going-concern uncertainty.

Activeport says revenue across Software, Network and Services is tracking above FY26 average levels in the opening quarter, while a completed restructure has cut annualised costs by $2 million. Underlying quarterly cash consumption is also reported to be 34% lower, although the company has not disclosed absolute revenue or cash figures.

Red Hill Minerals has more than doubled FY2026 net profit to A$20.1 million as its Onslow Iron royalty delivered A$28.8 million in income. The ASX-listed miner declared a fully franked final dividend of 10.8 cents per share, taking FY2026 distributions to 22.4 cents per share.

Queste Communications ended August with just $6,000 in standalone cash, although its consolidated balance remained $2.905 million after a $79,000 monthly operating outflow. The company points to a $450,000 Orion loan facility and listed investments as additional liquidity sources.

Transurban Finance reduced its FY26 loss before tax to $6 million while extending average debt maturity and securing new long-term funding. The financing arm also flagged $1.4 billion of refinancing due within the next year and said NSW toll reform remains subject to formal approvals.